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HJR 1458

Memorials, Academic Achievement - David Wheeler, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Hale

Honors David Wheeler as a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School, recognizing his outstanding academic achievement and best wishes for his future.

Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Bill Summary · HJR 1458

Summary of Bill: HJR 1458 (Session 114, Tennessee)

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement - David Wheeler, Top Ten Senior, DeKalb County High School

Purpose and Intent

  • This House Joint Resolution honors and recognizes David Wheeler, who has been named a 2026 Top Ten Senior at DeKalb County High School.
  • The resolution publicly acknowledges Wheeler’s academic achievement, character, and potential, and extends best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions

  • Declares the General Assembly’s commendation of David Wheeler for achieving Top Ten Senior status in the 2026 graduating class.
  • Describes Wheeler as someone who has demonstrated “outstanding academic success” through diligent study and participation in extracurricular activities (as part of the honorific narrative commonly included in such recognitions).
  • Contains the customary language of a memorial resolution: an official commendation by both houses (House and Senate concurring) and a statement that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation.
  • The resolution does not impose duties, funding, or policy changes; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Who is Affected

  • David Wheeler is the primary individual recognized.
  • DeKalb County High School and the broader DeKalb County community are indirectly affected by the recognition, which can be a source of local pride and positive public attention.
  • The Tennessee General Assembly and its members are the entities issuing the commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsorship: House sponsor: Hale (with co-sponsor Michael Hale listed in the action history; the text identifies a single sponsor in the bill body).
  • Legislative action:
    • Introduced and filed for introduction on 2026-04-15.
    • Placed on House consent calendar for 2026-04-16.
    • Engrossed and ready for transmission to the Senate on 2026-04-16.
    • Adopted by the House with a vote of 92 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting on 2026-04-16.
  • The resolution will be prepared as an official copy and presented; the final clause allows the language to appear without House or Senate designation on the copy upon proper request.

Overall Impact

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution intended to publicly recognize and honor a high-achieving student.
  • There are no policy changes, budgetary allocations, or regulatory impacts associated with HJR 1458.
  • It serves to celebrate academic excellence and contribute to the public record of notable achievements within Tennessee.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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